Various Church Fathers
Chapter XIX. A question why we break the fast all through Eastertide.
The Works of John Cassian. — translated by ANF/NPNF editors
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A question why we break the fast all through Eastertide.
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Germanus: Why then do we relax the rigour of our abstinence in our meals all through the fifty days, whereas Christ only remained with His disciples for forty days after His resurrection?
Translated by ANF/NPNF editors. Edition ccel.npnf211.division.iv.en.